Community Employment Specialist

Community Employment Specialist

This is a full‑time, 40‑hour per week position. The Community Employment – Job Coach reports directly to the Community Employment Team Leader.

• Provide direct training and support to individuals on community job sites.
• Implement goals and objectives and employ instructional methods consistent with each individual’s training plan.
• Document individual performance daily; keep charts and daily reports up to date and accurate; submit data to supervisor as requested.
• Attend and participate in all staff meetings.
• Assist with transportation to and from job sites at the start of each placement, if requested.
• Learn jobs at community sites to train individuals and be available to provide support and follow‑up as needed.
• Communicate with supervisor regarding the development of behavior‑intervention data.
• Integrate the individual with co‑workers; model appropriate interactions for others.
• Assist employers in resolving employment problems and encourage direct interaction with the individual whenever possible.
• Work with employers to complete regular performance evaluations with the individual.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Executive Director within the specified time frame.
• Advocate for employment with employers, co‑workers, and customers.

• Provide job coaching at community work sites and follow‑up support.
• Assist with securing transportation to job sites.
• Give written documentation as required.
• Represent the agency in the community.
• Cater to the needs of individuals who may display aggressive outbursts; intervene physically if necessary.
• Maintain physical ability to perform job‑coaching tasks across varied environments.
• Travel to various community job sites as required.
• Learn and teach a variety of tasks to persons with disabilities.
• Comply with HIPAA regulations and maintain appropriate security clearance levels for PHI access.
• Become certified in Job Coaching within six months of employment.

• High School Diploma or GED; post‑secondary education in a human services field preferred.
• Minimum six months’ experience in direct support capacity.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and early mornings.
• Valid Iowa Chauffeur’s license with a clean driving record; maintain license per agency insurance requirements.
• Adaptability to changing work conditions.
• Proficiency in job‑training methods such as cues, behavior reinforcement, and prompting techniques.
• Strong assessment and record‑keeping skills for job performance.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for social and professional interaction.
• Professional image and attitude that reflects positively on the agency.
• Must not be a carrier of a serious communicable disease (e.g., tuberculosis) that cannot be mitigated through accommodation.
• Physical ability to perform and teach tasks to individuals with disabilities.
• Experience working in diverse settings such as industry, fast food, hospitals, restaurants, and retail.
• No criminal convictions for assault, abuse, or bodily injury.
• Sound judgment for immediate decision‑making when required.
• Pass a physical examination before employment and every four years thereafter.
• Complete a ten‑hour medication‑management class.

Entry level

Full‑time

Human Resources

Individual and Family Services